The German replaced Brendan Rodgers as boss in October and transformed the Reds, taking them to the Europa League final with their new all-action style of play.

Despite flying high in the Premier League at the time, United were struggling to convince under Louis van Gaal, and Beckham was concerned that Klopp's arrival could see the balance of power in the English top flight shift towards Anfield.

Beckham told Sky Sports: "When he first went in, I started to think, ‘this could be worrying as a Man United fan to see Liverpool coming back to being up there again with the big teams'."

Beckham is a lot more relaxed about the situation now though, with Antonio Conte, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho taking charge of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United respectively ahead of the new season.

David Beckham admits he was concerned when Jurgen Klopp was given the Liverpool job... (Image: AFP/Getty)

... but his fears have been eased by the arrivals of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte (Image: Getty)

He still believes Klopp and Liverpool could have a say in where the title ends up next campaign, but the 41-year-old is predictably tipping his former club United to come out on top.

"It makes it unpredictable, but with Klopp going in at Liverpool, you could see the change (last season),” Beckham said.

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“But Jose (Mourinho) going to United and (Antonio) Conte going to Chelsea and Pep (Guardiola going to City) – who I love, I have been a big fan of his for so many years, both on the pitch and off the pitch, he does so much for a team. So it will be unpredictable, but I do think it will be one of those teams who will be champions at the end of the year.

“I am going to have to say United (will win the league). I will always be on that side of the fence.”